Labor
Chipotle CEO says doing business in California is getting harder
The Mercury News 5/5
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol said California’s business environment is slowing the company’s ambitions for growth in the state.
How Restaurants Can Overcome Labor Costs
QSR 5/5
You like cooking and you want to open a restaurant. You have the layout of the restaurant in your head and have big aspirations.
Food Industry Policy
Restaurant Owners Breathing Easier As Al Fresco Dining Moves Closer To Becoming Permanent
LAist 5/4
The city of Los Angeles planning commission voted unanimously this past week in favor of the Al Fresco ordinance unveiled by Mayor Karen Bass in April.
Parklet inspections begin just before fees are collected
KEYT 5/4
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The highly debated parklet fee issue is done, for now, in Santa Barbara. Up next will be the billing.
On the Side
California tourism is roaring back — and spending could reach historic highs
San Francisco Chronicle 5/4
Having cratered during the onset of COVID, California’s travel economy is on track to surpass its historic pre-pandemic heights this year, according to a new report from the state tourism bureau.
Staff Picks: Our favorite taco spots for Cinco de Mayo
Long Beach Post 5/4
While Cinco de Mayo originated in California and isn’t widely celebrated in Mexico, it’s still a great excuse to try a new taco spot.
